Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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Name Position Comment
Cindy Oppose As a resident of Eastlake since 2014, my family and I have enjoyed this friendly and safe community and it will be unfortunate and a disappointment that a psychiatric
hospital be built so close to the proximity of elementary, middle, and high schools, assisted living facilities, hotels, children activity sites. The safety of our children and the residents did not choose Eastlake as their home to possibly learn that their safety may be in danger. I urge our council members and planners to find a place in their heart to put safety first and relocate this hospital. Thank you.
Catherine Zordell Oppose I am opposed to this site for this facility. I support the need for improved mental health facilities and programs for all of California and Chula Vista. But I have several concerns regarding this site.
--There is only one way in and out of this site. It is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. This violates the City code for egress. A major safety issue.
--The infrastructure in this area does not support a facility of this type. The facility will have patients deemed a
potential danger to themselves and others. There are no emergency room services near by. There is no MTS
available near by for patients upon release. There is
insufficient police services for the added requirements of this type of facility.
--The 80% owner, Acadia, has a horrible track record. Their business model includes an insufficient staffing plan for their facilities.
--Acadia and Scripps have a high higher than standard
record of escapes from their facilities. This effects the safety and quality of life for the residents, schools,
businesses in the area.
From the City of Chula Vista's Growth Management
Program Implementation Manual: "Preservation of quality of life lies at the heart of the citys Growth Management Program" The objective of the GMOC is to assure quality of life for residents of Chula Vista. This has not been done and is urgently needed in the case of this project. The city has failed to carry out due process In evaluating this project.
Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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Marylupe Flores Oppose I vehemently oppose Scripps building a psychiatric hospital in Eastlake, for the safety of our children. I am an advocate for behavioral health and in fact Ive been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. I strongly support the expansion of comprehensive mental health services in
downtown Chula Vista, near Scripps Hospital, CV Police
Department, integrated mental health substance abuse
disorder outpatient services to provide the high acuity severe and persistently mental ill population the care and support they need to successfully reintegrate in to the community.
Joycelyn Thomas Oppose As a senior citizen and retired PERT officer who lives down the sidewalk from this site, the city nor the planning
commission has not done its due diligence to address MY SAFETY. Also, with the amount of child/family friendly businesses in this area, not to mention SCHOOLS, this psych facility has no business being built at this location!
Kevin Jankowski Oppose Im a resident of Rolling Hills Ranch. I am also a law enforcement officer in the County of San Diego. My wife is a teacher.
Together, we know first hand how psychiatric facilities can impact surrounding areas. To place a psychiatric facility in this location would not only cause an increase in police service, but would DRAMATICALLY decrease the quality of life for the good people who live and work in this area. To believe anything to the contrary would violate the
principles of common sense.
If such a facility were to be established, I would not only vote against any representative(s) who approved of this facility in the future, but I would also consider relocating my family.
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John Teevan Oppose There are multiple reasons to oppose this project, including:1. Public safety infrastructure: there is only 1 point of ingress/egress (street) in/out of this dead-end location in violation of CV municipal code requirements and inconsistent with recommended best practices of 2+
entrances. Also, the closest hospital is 6+ miles away if there is a medical emergency and such facilities are usually located on or near an established medical campus for
patient safety. Statistics show similar facilities generate numerous services calls for missing persons (elopements) as well as violence-related offenses, with no physical police presence (i.e. substation) in eastern CV, and suboptimal response times.2. Release concerns: patients admitted
involuntarily can refuse further treatment, leave without a treatment plan in place or can demand a premature
discharge. Profit driven operators, such as Acadia, have been known to release patients when their insurance runs out. With the proposed suburban location, where will
patients go and what environmental or other damage will be caused to the area during that time?3. Noise/light
pollution: a facility such as this, with its inherent noise and light pollution from incoming/outgoing emergency
response vehicles, compound lighting, alarms and other
activities, in the proposed location adjacent to residential and business properties, has the potential to disrupt
residential neighborhoods and schools and drive business away from nearby businesses.
John Teevan Oppose In addition to my 3 prior reasons to oppose this project, there are the following additional factors:
4. Public infrastructure decline: homeowners and the
general community were never informed of, or anticipated, living near an inpatient mental health/drug treatment
facility which will tax current resources, infrastructure and environment. The proposed facility is also directly adjacent to, and in some cases sharing a fence-line with, residential properties.
5. Unsafe operator: Acadia will be 80% majority owner. In 2019 Acadia, 11 days before they filed an application with the City to build the proposed facility, agreed to a $17m healthcare fraud settlement resulting from a scheme to
defraud Medicaid. They have also been named in lawsuits claiming sexual abuse of patients, failure to adhere to professional standards of care, and dismissing employees for reporting criminal/illegal or otherwise unsafe operations or activities.
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Theresa Petros Oppose I've lost count how many times I have written to oppose this facility in this location. It's too close to homes, churches, schools, parks, daycare, elder care etc. It is a mere 90 feet from my home that we saved our entire lives to buy. It will be on a hill overlooking my backyard. It will forever change the landscape, safety and ambience of our suburb. It will negatively affect the lives of all of our residents. We're a happy, diverse community and I'm still appalled that this is the place the city chose to build a facility for extremely mentally ill and drug addicted people.
The partner company is terrible with severe and ongoing documented problems. We have policing issues, further
complicated by COVID. The infrastructure is not here to support this facility. Our research, and our previous
entreaties have documented how the professionals say that free standing psych hospitals should be near full service acute care hospitals. And that has obviously not resonated.
So if it is not important to the city that this facility be near an acute care hospital, why can it not be built on vacant land, anywhere else in the south bay?. And my
understanding is that there is a ton of land that could be used down here. Or elsewhere. Which leaves my final point.
This is a diverse suburb, likely predominately Hispanic. And it does not escape me that this is the place that was chosen to build this necessary but completely misplaced mental facility. Please reconsider. Best, Theresa Petros
Lena pradel Oppose I am seriously concerned about the plan to build a behavioral health hospital in the neighborhood of Eastlake and strongly oppose it. The operator Acadia health has a long track record of poor patient care as well as the horrible location. Generally, psych hospitals such as this are much closer to an established hospital in case there are medical issues that need to be addressed. The area it would be situated in is far away from transit, on a dead end street, near a variety of children's activities and schools. Since apparently, the city does not deem it necessary to have it near a hospital, surely there is a vacant lot without these issues. When we purchased our home we did so with an
understanding of what the neighborhood was like and what we could expect. This would fundamentally change where we live. There is no police substation nearby to deal with potential issues that may arise. This plan was poorly
thought out and should not continue. Mental health is
needed but this is not the location or the operator.
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Greg Oppose I strongly oppose to the building of this hospital to our friendly community. It should be relocated in a rural area completely out of residential, school and business
vicinities. The decision to locate this facility here in Chula Vista should not be based on future revenue but based on the tax payers input. Please do not endanger our school children, resident, and businesses. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Dan Oppose There is a preschool 400 ft away from this proposed location and there are many other schools within walking distance. Given the track record of the applicant, there are serious safety concerns for children and families with this facility in this location. Additionally, the quality of life for those living in the area will be degraded through increased traffic and 911 calls.
Ian Burgar Oppose As a resident who shares a boundary with this project I have been very involved in the City process and done
significant research into the citys governing documents.
What I have found is disheartening. There is no plan or planning going on for this site. It requires a CUP to make it fit, there are no rules or regulations to oversee the
operation of a 24/7 high security facility / hospital
anywhere in the city rules and regulations. Well there is one 19.58.100.A which the airy plans to violate. A hospitals shall be located on thoroughfare or collector street.
Showroom place is neither. Im closing its clear the city has no plan and no rules to manage this project. Hoping for the best is not city planning.
Dave Oppose We need more policing instead of a behavioral hospital.
Considering the lackluster reputation of Acadias reputation, we are putting our school children who walk back and forth from school, the residents, and businesses at risk. A city without safety will ultimately result in chaos and people moving away.
Diane Oppose Safety for our children, residents, and businesses should be the top priority.
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Bibi Luko Oppose The hospital is in a cul-de-sac and not on an Egress as stated that it needs to be per city code. This alone should
disqualify it from CUP. The city has not provided the
financial disclosure that is part of the CUP. Acadia's
proposal requires significant security in an attempt to limit potential dangerous situations with patients and residents.
The key word here is LIMIT. It does not mean these
measures will STOP all dangerous incidents from impacting patients, residents and students nearby. The security
elements are: security doors in the lockdown ward that will house individuals that are a danger to themselves or others, various layers of security fencing, and a 24/7 guard. Is building a facility requiring these measures 400ft from a preschool and children's activities in the best interest for all? In Rocklin, CA, a very similar proposal of a psych hospital that would have been built next to a school got denied based on an investigation concluding that schools would be unable to lockdown in a timely manner should
patient from the hospital leave without permission, as well as Jessica's Law (designed to protect potential victims and reduce a sexual offender's ability to re-offend). (Article here: https://bit.ly/3gTcIiZ) They made the correct decision for all by STOPPING all potential incidents by declining the CUP. Currently, within the CC&R's for the buildings
residential use is not allowed either. Patients could stay as long as 6months.
Bibi Luko Oppose What fuels my concern is the facility operator (Acadia Healthcare) who has had a long history, that has been well- documented in the press, of failing it's patients and
communities even when having partnered with reputable
area hospitals. What makes Eastlake so special that Acadia's history of alleged and reported abuse, sexual abuse,
negligence, patient death, elopement and fraud won't
repeat itself here? (https://bit.ly/3d44FgE) In my mind this is not a question about whether or not this facility should be built or if mental health care is necessary because it is.
Although I would never entrust a family member to this
company, changing operators is not on the table, so It's a question of finding a location that meets safety criteria for all. Eastlake and South Bay have plenty of available land.
Also, please consider that this is a for profit facility and the operator proposing it, the landowner endorsing it and the city will all profit from it. Take the shiny brochures with a grain of salt and find out for yourself what this company is capable of. Here are my findings: tinyurl.com/acadianews Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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Eva Oppose My family and I strongly oppose this project . I hope the city of Chula Vista will for once so the right thing and put people over money
Erin Burgar Oppose Acute psychiatric facilities such as the one proposed for this site require calls for service. Between 2014-2018 County Mental Health, which has half the beds as this proposed hospital, had 1,478 calls for service for everything from elder abuse, suspected sexual assault and child abuse, to vandalism, theft and trespassing. Our police department is already grossly understaffed and unable to respond to the existing needs of our city. This facility could require multiple calls for service per day, which further strains our police department, therefore threatening public safety across the entire city. There seems to be no plan to add a police
substation in the area to support the increased needs of this facility and no one from the city has addressed how certain situations involving police response could affect potential lockdown and shelter-in-place measures at
numerous nearby schools, businesses, and residences. In addition, this hospital will cause excessive noise (alarms, police/emergency sirens) and light pollution (security
lighting for a 24/7 facility) in a residential neighborhood. It will cause additional traffic and air pollution as it is not co- located with an existing hospital or support facilities (as is typical and desirable for psychiatric hospitals) and it is located far from a major freeway and not easily accessible by public transportation. Please listen to Chula Vista
RESIDENTS, not developers and for-profit companies, and oppose this project.
Jason Carpenter Oppose Please DONT allow this project to move forward in this community! This is in a residential area with 2 grade
schools and 1 middle school in very close proximity.
We moved to this area to provide a safe environment for our children and this facility will destroy that dream of ours.
Im not questioning the need for mental health services but I cannot support this project in this area.
The email and Instagram feeds say Chula Vista residents back this project but that is a lie. Ask anyone who resides in Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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the surrounding area and youll get a resounding NO.
Please dont endanger our children, our community, our
need for safety and security. Please listen to the residents and not focus on the tax dollars generated by approving this project. Imagine if you were raising small children next to this proposed facility. You would feel the same as we do.
No, no, no.
Curtis Wevodau Oppose As a resident of this community and a healthcare worker i understand the need for psychiatric services, but placing such a facility in the midst of a suburban community is not the place for it.
Kevin Thompson Oppose This is not the proper use for this location. It hurts the residents of the neighborhood having this facility in this location. It is unsafe to have this element around children and families. It will bring down property values for the homeowners in this neighborhood and effect quality of life for the residents.
Ginny Meyerhuber Oppose This is not the place for this hospital which will be close to homes, neighborhoods, numerous schools and daycares.
Nora La Salle Oppose We do not want a psychiatric hospital in a residential neighborhood, it would make better sense to locate it near s medical complex to serve the patients needs.Do not
disturb our peaceful, family oriented neighborhood.
Kevin Smith Oppose This is the wrong area to put this kind of a facility and will detract from, not enhance, the businesses and community in that area. With no police substation on the east side of Chula Vista, the resources don't exist to support this facility or mitigate issues that will likely arise from it.
Marvin Dael Oppose I strongly oppose the building of this project due to my main concern for the safety of the children, residence and businesses around this area. Not a proper establishment to be built next to a quiet neighborhood where children
reside.
Chad Schneider Oppose Stop putting profits over the will of the people. Wrong place near kids and neighborhoods. We are already having an increased homeless problem in Eastlake. This only
exasperates the problem. Allowing this facility over public dissent is a short path to either recall or loss of election.
Follow your constituents and deny this facility.
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Karen Swafford Oppose This is a safety issue for everyone, especially our children.
Miriam Ramirez Oppose This is no place to put a psychiatric hospital. This area is full of of kids playing and hanging around. Eastlake is a family community where kids can walk or bike around the area
safely.
Sarah Rathe Oppose I strongly oppose this location for an inpatient psychiatric facility. Too close to neighborhoods schools and many
family businesses. Not nearly close enough to emergency resources and services if needed. Surely we can find a
better location for this facility.
Ted Support Mental health and emotional health issues can severely affect relationships, jobs, family and life goals. Psychological disorders can be just as debilitating as physical disease.
Behavioral health hospitals and their specialists can help.
Fortunately, medicine and medical science have made
significant advances in understanding and treating
behavioral health problems. A Scripps Hospital offering inpatient behavioral health care would benefit the entire community.
Alyson Lauro Oppose This is a money grab. The leaders don't care about our community. This hospital does not belong in a residential neighborhood. The company itself has a bad reputation.
Carrie Boyko Oppose A residential neighborhood is not the right place to place a psychiatric hospital! A more logical location would be near an already established medical/hospital community.
Placing a psychiatric hospital in the middle of a residential community would create safety concerns, more emergency
vehicle traffic & noise, more traffic in general, and ruin the tranquility of our neighborhood. The residents did not sign up for this hospital when we moved/bought here!
Lyndsay Neer Oppose Residents community is not the place for this facility.
Maritza Borunda Oppose An acute psychiatric hospital provides care for mentally ill individuals who are in imminent danger to self or others. By law, they cannot be held against their will. Without a police substation in Eastlake, what would happen if a very ill patient declines care and walks out into our community? Richard A Roy Support I'm all for this New Psychiatric Hospital... this not in my backyard mentality that plagues society is so over used.
Rice Elementary and a Church with daycare is right behind Bayview Psychiatric Hospital between 3rd and 4th on Moss Street. Shame on you for using children as shields. I urge The City to grant the permits with oversight.
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Brandon McClintock Oppose Our family owns a home within feet of this proposed facility. We have major concerns about this project:We
oppose the location of the project. My wife and I are both educators and understand the importance and value of
health related services in schools and communities but we question if this is the best place for them. No matter what anyone says a facility like this is not 100% safe and when an emergency does occur should the children living in the
surrounding homes and attending the nearby schools suffer stress and trauma of someone who has escaped? Its not a matter of if but when. Placing a facility so close to schools and homes increases the likelihood of events such as
lockdowns, secure campuses, trespassing, home invasions, and crime overall. Students, parents, and teachers shouldnt have to live in fear and have their quality of life suffer. The location in eastern Chula Vista is underrepresented and underserved by Chula Vista Police Department compared
with other areas of the city. When an incident does occur how long until there is a police presence in the area? There are also no medical hospitals within miles when a major incident occurs. Many of these mental care facilities are placed on or near major health care facilities that can aid and assist in the variety of needs of the housed patients.
There is also lack of major public transportation in accessing the facility. There are better options out there for the location of this facility.
William Stellin Oppose I vehemently oppose the location of this facility, as well as the provider of this facility (Acadia).
The facility is not attached to any adjoining medical
facilities to facilitate proper, ongoing care, has no nearby public transportation, and is in the middle of a neighbor and child/family centered business center. This proposal has received significant opposition from the local
community and does not meet any ongoing mental health
treatment plans in regards to local aftercare.
The due diligence regarding Acadia has been presented in detail and in abundance, and it is the duty of this council and residents of East Chula Vista to prohibit such a
negligent and dangerous company into our neighborhood.
Their tract record, lawsuits, and laundry list of federal, state, and patient violations should be enough to prohibit the building of this facility.
I am a huge proponent for mental health care, as my own mother continues to receive frequent treatment in a
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mental health institution, but I would NEVER in my life allow her to walk foot into an Acadia run facility.
The location and provider are both poor choices, and our most fragile family members deserve better.
Maritza Bennett Oppose I do not agree with the construction of a psychiatric hospital in this area, there are houses, shopping centers, schools, the streets are not prepared for emergency cars such as ambulances, since it is a residential area with children, families walking home. I do not want people who are not well of their mental faculties near our homes or our children, because it is not safe.
Mariah Chavez Oppose Please take into account the number of children who are in the area. Many childrens activities are too close to this location. This is not safe for them.
Elizabeth Stellin Oppose This is not the proper location for this facility. It is too close to families and child friendly businesses. It would also put a burden on our already understaffed first responders.
Brigitta Stellin Oppose This is not an appropriate location for a hospital such as this. I believe this council has been given ample evidence to support this claim. There is also TREMENDOUS community
opposition to this.
Isabel Peraza Oppose Wrong location, please keep our children safe Humbert Peraza Oppose Strongly against
Dixon Xu Oppose The Eastlake area is not the location for the psychiatric facility. A well supported psychiatric facility would require prompt access to full medical care, easy access
transportation as well as discharge planning and the
aftercare. Putting the psychiatric facility in a densely populated residential area would cause foreseeable issues such as traffic, patients getting discharged to the streets, safety of the patients and local residents, and depreciation of the property values. Placing this facility in Eastern Chula Vista is against all principles of urban planning. This council is already failing the local residents in its failure to address shortage of police station, schools and increasing in traffic congestion. Please don't add another stain to the city's history with this facility.
Nicholas Wyatt Oppose Strongly oppose the hospital being built at this location.
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William Stellin Oppose I vehemently oppose the location of this facility, as well as the provider of this facility (Acadia).The facility is not attached to any adjoining medical facilities to facilitate proper, ongoing care, has no nearby public transportation, and is in the middle of a neighbor and child/family centered business center. This proposal has received significant opposition from the local community and does not meet
any ongoing mental health treatment plans in regards to local aftercare
Mike Denison Oppose Wrong location for this hospital. This is an area full of families and children who should not be exposed to mental health patients. Find a better location for the facility which fits in with the surrounding.
Ed Stellin Oppose This is not the right location. If its safe, why does it need 20 foot tall wall for the interior recreation center, as well as 20 foot tall security walls surrounding the facility, a locked entrance and a 24 hour security guard?
Nancy Chmiel Oppose This is not the proper location for this facility. It does not belong in a residential area and its not fair to the patients to be put in a facility with a track record of abuse and neglect.
Ana C Nosal Oppose I strongly oppose tbis project. This facility will be built in a location that is close to both an elementary school as well as locations that are frequented by children thus posing a public danger. While it is important to provide mental
health services, it would be detrimental to place this facility in the proposed location.
Richard Oppose Not a good idea. Not good for the families and small children in the area. Way to close to schools and child friendly business center.
Jen Denison Oppose Extremely poor location choice for a facility of this type. The fact that this location was even considered to begin with is absurd. Psychiatric facilities have no business being in such proximity to residential homes, daycare facilities,
elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. This should absolutely be built elsewhere, NOT HERE!
Jean Sebastien Pradel Oppose Not right environment for a psych hospital! Lack of transportation and law enforcement
Liz Crespo Oppose This is not the right location for this type of facility, there's a school bus stop steps away from the land, residential homes, parks and children activity business with walking distance, our children's safety is at risk building a
psychiatric hospital in this area.
Teresa Walkup Oppose This is not the correct location for a psychiatric hospital.
There are too many residential homes, school bus stops and businesses geared to children such as Neishas, Play City and Ninja Factory within walking distance of the proposed
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facility. Please do not put our children in danger and keep them safe.
francis brua Oppose This is not the ideal location for this facility since it is not close to other supporting facilities and its in the middle of a residential area.
Enrique Campain Oppose City of Chula Vista has done a terrible job adjusting the Police staffing levels to reflect the growing population of Chula Vista. Building a mental health facility will require additional police officer's that will need to respond to calls that arise from the facility. I also feel having this facility so close to multiple Elementary and preschools is outright irresponsible and not safe for children.
Daniela La Salle Oppose Strongly Oppose.
K. Helman Oppose Mental health is important, but the state of California does not have laws that are structured to protect its citizens from those who are mentally ill and refuse treatment. The patients that ultimately refuse to be treated here will spill out into our community and negatively effect the nearby homes, schools, businesses and residences. If this facility is built as proposed, many residents will leave and property values as well as their assessed taxes will plummet. There are many areas within the city and the county that would be a suitable alternative. Don't make the mistake of
allowing this facility here!
Brittany Fischer Oppose not against mental health facilities but this location is not the right fit! its within walking distance from schools, daycare and residential areas.
Laila Abdo Oppose This hospital is not in the appropriate location due to the lack of appropriate exits/enters as it is in the cul de sac, theres not sufficient public transportation, no police station nearby and concerns in regards to the safety of others
when escapes occurs. Im a mental health provider who is very familiar with the process of sending patients on a 5150 to a psychiatric hospital as well as very familiar on how patients know how to evade treatment, play with the
psychiatric care system to get an early release and how at many times they are released when they are still unstable.
Im NOT against mental health services but I strongly believe this is not the appropriate location for it
Brian Madlangbayan Oppose I vehemently oppose the location of this facility. The proposed site is near homes, schools and parks. Instead, it should be adjacent to a hospital and other support services.
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Marie Zhivago Oppose I oppose the location of this facility.
Family homes, schools are too close. There are family
performing arts businesses with children there for after school activities.
A local bar and family restaurants there.
There is a new Hotel coming in this vicinity as well as a Hotel already built.
CVPD and CVFD handles a lot of the 911 emergency calls in our East Chula Vista. Will this will use a lot of our
emergency services if get into issues?
The company has past issues that is managing the Mental Hospital.
The Eastlake Business Center Board Members have not
been notified of this meeting, their board meeting is at the end of November 24th. They had not gotten a chance to
vote on this. Some oppose.
There are other places for this type of facility away from Family homes and hotels.
Please consider the area before making drastic decisions that may effect a Master Planned community.
If there is a need for a Mental Hospital? Consider the future space away from family homes and Schools.
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East Chula Vista is in need of a Major Hospital.
Consider a campus like UCSD La Jolla in a development that is best suited for future expansion.
Imagine a Medical row South of 125 toll road.
University Education facility, BioMedical cancer research, world renowned research team backed by a University
Hospital. Then a Hospital for Psychiatric Care for
community. This can also be a Military outreach center for active and Veterans. So a VA Hospital.
Alma Madlangbayan Oppose Strongly oppose.
Martin Estrada Oppose I oppose the construction of a psychiatric hospital in the Eastlake community. The property is surrounded by public schools, housing communities, public parks and businesses for children activities and entertainment.
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Manuelito Jarina Oppose I strongly oppose this psychiatric hospital to be built in this community/neighborhood.First, relating to safety of our kids is the proximity to elementary schools, middle school & High school.Kids from these schools walk to & from school to their homes & relating to this kind of facilitys discharge policies, I dont think it will be a safe environment for the kids.Second,considering that the location of the proposed facility is not easily accessible not having any close bus stops & it is far from the freeway. Relating to this concern, increase in traffic, loitering, and homelessness create safety concerns for the many schools, parks, and day care centers that are in the neighborhoods immediately adjacent.
Thirdly, with limited Police & Resources is a fact here in our area, adding a new facility of this scale will likely cause an increase in call volume resulting in an increase in response time from ambulances, fire, and police.The facility will be directly located in our neighborhood and we are all
concerned regarding the safety of our kids & our own
safety.
Aileen Jarina Oppose Even kids know by common sense that this is NOT A SAFE LOCATION for this facility. This is not because they know less, but because they are free of any personal agenda.
Please BE RESPONSIBLE with your decision, as for every
injury and death that will arise from any elopement, unsafe discharge or any unfortunate events from this facility, you will be part of that decision and should be held
responsible. Please do not play blind with how close this will be to family homes, business that cater to families and kids, school bus stop, schools and so on. Please do not ignore the already stretched and much needed police
support in the area and how far this location is from an Acute hospital that should be close proximity. The list that proves that this is not the right location goes on. Efforts should be given to finding the right place for this much needed facility and not on ignoring and changing the rules just to make this location look like its the right one.
April George Oppose I'm am strongly opposed to the location of the proposed psychiatric hospital. This is not an appropriate location for a regional hospital and I oppose it being built in Showroom Pl.
This facility is being built nestled within a residential neighborhood, 20 miles away from Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, far removed from much of the population it currently serves, with limited access to public
transportation and only quickly accessible via toll road, which equates to limited access for patients. Luke
Bergmann, director of behavioral health for San Diego
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County, stated "he is concerned when a stand-alone facility is built many miles away from a hospital, that such a facility be connected to the integrated system of care that includes outpatient resources."
Such an inaccessible location will not be successful in successfully treating patients.
My understanding is that you are only required to notify people within 500ft of the site, leaving immediate schools and neighborhoods vulnerable.
CARLOS GOMEZ Oppose Not the correct location for this venue.1 Far from emergency hospitals. 2 Public transportation access is
practically non-existent. 3. Venue is surrounded by many business involving kids activities (if security is no provided as promised it may be a major burden for local CV police.
CARLOS GOMEZ Oppose Not the correct location for this venue.1 Far from emergency hospitals. 2 Public transportation access is
practically non-existent. 3. Venue is surrounded by many business involving kids activities (if security is no provided as promised it may be a major burden for local CV police.
Brianda Marin Oppose I oppose. This is a private community and a calm one. Lets keep it that way and keep the children safe.
Zack Rattray Oppose This site is not an appropriate location for a psychiatric hospital. I strongly oppose this site of which they are so many schools and children facilities within short 1 mile radius. I see no surrounding support hospitals nor
supporting outreach health centers nearby. Its also a
business district with multiple family themed
establishments.
1100 homes are also within 1 sq mile. Its clearly the wrong location.
Eric B Moss Support I am in support of bringing local mental health services to east Chula Vista. With close proximity to residents who may someday need the service, the advantage of accessing counselling services near them may encourage those who
would otherwise act out to instead seek help when in crisis.
The legion of NIMBYists who fear that this facility will be a threat to the community have forgotten that we are all
situated mere single digit miles from a state penitentiary, from which we have not been threatened by an escapee or riot there due to adequate security precautions. To push back against the construction of a behavioral Health facility in our neighborhood because of the remote possibility of a patient being able to leave the grounds prior to a
competently adjudicated release is a fiction intended to Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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perpetuate fear of those who are undergoing treatment for mental heath--a position which I find as inhumane and
lacking empathy. I am most disappointed that my own
HOA, Rolling Hills Ranch, submitted a letter last year signed by the association president opposing this facility without ever conducting a full referendum of residents to justify this position. This letter was SOLELY the position of the HOA president of two of the loudest voices on the council, NOT THE VIEW OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. Let this facility go forward and do good work in our community.
Monica Oppose My comments are being emailed as they are longer than 1500 characters.
Belinda Rojas García Oppose Please please ! Consider the best location for this facility for the people that will attend and for the safe of the families that live in the area where you are planning to built it Michelle Macawili Oppose I oppose this plan. It is common knowledge there are NO support services for this type of facility in this residential area. Hospital support services are necessary for this type of facility.
I strongly suggest that the planning commission research County Mental Health facility in the Midway district to see how many calls SD police (western division) receive on a daily basis from that facility and the neighboring
community. Approving placement of this facility in a family residential area would be a disaster for both residents and the people who need these services.
Carla Villa Oppose STRONGLY OPPOSE no actual
Security and legally a patient can leave at will and puts our community at risk. My home is directly behind this place, no fence, barrier or security
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Laura Penilla Oppose I oppose to the building of a Psychiatric Hospital in my peaceful, quiet, and tranquil neighborhood. It will affect my personal quality of life that I have worked very hard to obtain ,the quality of life that I have enjoyed for over 20 years. When I purchased my home in 2001 this proposal
was not disclosed.I have been able to reside in a highly safe suburban community surrounded by elementary schools, a
middle school ,high schools, several day care facilities ,and elderly living facilities as well be up to now ! This is a residential neighborhood with parks for its residents such as children of all ages.It is a threat to my well-being and that of my neighbors especially with the business
reputation of Arcadia , the company that is to run such facility . I am a very strong advocate of mental health, an individual cannot have good overall health with out good mental health . This also applies to me , my family, and my neighbors. I do not want our own mental health and
physical health at risk by having this proposed hospital in our neighborhood! This is not the correct location for many legal reasons ! This also will bring more unwanted
businesses and transients into our community . Our police force is not set up or prepared to take on more calls . This will also bring noice and light pollution . Have this pro profit proposed poor managed business placed elsewhere . I
would like an answer to what is my communitys benefit to having this Psychiatric facility built here ?
V habib Oppose Please reject this conditional use permit and oppose any psychiatric facility this close to a vast residential area.
History has shown us these facilities only bring more crime when people are released with no where to go. We already have a policing issue and can not afford more crime in our backyard. This is not to say we are opposed to people
getting help, just pick a location that better suits both parties and does not put more of a load on our police.
Thank you.
Dianna B. Oppose Inappropriate location for such a facility. Please think about our childrens safety.
Vinz I. Oppose Find a more suitable location. Neither the patients nor the residents living around the facility will benefit from this placement.
Christine C. Oppose Think about the children! Do what is right for patient and neighborhood safety, and not just for money!
Molly Oppose As a local business owner and parent I do not support this facility in this location. We do not have the support services in place to make the facility successful without adversely affecting the surrounding community business. In addition, the high number of child centric organizations that are Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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located just steps away in addition two large elementary school witching blocks make it a poor choice for the
location. It should be placed next to other medical centers where there is also a clear set of support services.
Jennifer Oppose I believe we do need more mental health support, but the location chosen for this hospital is absolutely NOT the right place to have one. Not in our backyard!! And the reputation of this facility is horrible!
Sofia Oppose I don't want crazy people by my house! Where will they go when they get discharged?? It's not safe in our community with all the kids!
Olivia Oppose It will cause more comotion in the area than necessary and there's not enough police to keep it under control.
Martha A Esparza Oppose Please re-consider the location. Why would anyone choose a residential area where you have a residential area and nearby schools and daycare facilities? You would be
endangering our families our community. These types of
facilities should be built in areas where there is nothing nearby that endangers the safety of a community. Also for security reasons this facility puts our families in danger since legally a patient can leave at will the facility leaving our community/children at risk. I strongly OPPOSE
Craig Oppose Mental health is a public crisis to be sure and these types of facilities are necessary. The issue with this facility is what happens when a patient completes their stay? The
management will merely open the door and escort the
patient out. That means this patient is now left to fend for themselves in a residential community. Which means a
potential rise in crime, homeless encampments and
assaults. Please do not approve this facility.
Karla D Oppose Strongly oppose due to the proposed location. Too close to many schools, esp elementary schools, and young family
neighborhoods. It doesnt belong in this area. These
facilities are definitely needed, but should be in an area with the majority of medical offices and a hospital.
Holly Valdivia Oppose I strongly oppose this location for many reasons. Mental health is definitely a problem and needs attention.
However, in the middle suburban area that doesnt have any other resources close by does not make sense. Also, this is a very family friendly neighborhood that kids are allowed a bit more freedom to roam independently from their
parents and when there is no public transportation
anywhere near the hospital site where are the patients
going to go when they are properly discharged? Or even leave before being properly discharged? There is a large number of homeless that need help with mental illness and Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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where are they supposed to go? We dont have resources, shelters, etc for them close by. Besides the available space, I would like to hear why anyone thinks this location os a good idea.
Donald Stafford Oppose Please consider placing such a needed facility away from homes and schools.
Kimi Atchason Oppose Facility does not belong in the area that is next to homes and close to schools.
Martin Vandekerkhove Oppose I strongly oppose to this location. You will build a hospital in a recreational area, schools around it and a residential community. Not acceptable taking into account that there are multiple better locations around Chula Vista that are much better suited for this kind of operation. I strongly recommend to reconsider and find another location.
Jessica Schuster Oppose This not the right area for a facility like this! Jessica Merideth Oppose I oppose
Brendon J Merideth Oppose I oppose
Charlyne Oppose I oppose
Laura Chan Oppose It needs to be at a different location for the patients to receive more appropriate care and this is a residential area with school age kids. It is not safe for our community to have such hospital.
Karen Oppose This is not the ideal location for this type of facility being close to homes and schools.
Dianne Bliven Oppose I moved to Rolling Hills Ranch because it is a quiet residential community. I live directly across from the proposed site and I believe that the quality of life for me, my family and my neighbors will soon be altered if this proposed hospital goes through. The noise from such a
proposed business is not in keeping with the residential neighborhood, neither should a hospital be in this type of area with zero services available to it. Please consider another site with better access to services for this type of business.
Brian L Oppose Acadia Healthcare has a long history of issues with their poorly run facilities. The stand-alone facility will too far away from a hospital, the facility should be connected to the integrated system of care that includes outpatient
resources and not in the middle of a residential area.
Kristen Hailey Oppose I am opposed to the location of this facility. The proximity to schools and bus stops, businesses catering to children, distance from the nearest hospital, and lack of
infrastructure make this a poor choice.
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Alfonso Oppose This is absolutely not the right location for a facility like this especially with the track record this company has!!
Maria Loaiza Oppose Oppose to location.
Michael Jensen Oppose Like the overwhelming majority of my community I also oppose to the location of this project. We have a beautiful walking path down behind Eastlake Middle that families
enjoy with a sense of safety. This could easily become a welcoming spot for frequent homeless patients of a facility like this. Why anyone would entertain this location in the middle of a residential neighborhood, next to schools and parks, is beyond me. Are facilities like this needed? Yes, but not in the proposed location. We are the people who voted for you to represent US. Please hear us on this. Thank you.
Harold Watson Oppose Not in a residential area. Find some place else. Old Chula Vista, lots of industrial areas, lower costs.
Marlene Oppose Strongly oppose this facility in our neighborhoods! T. Gomez Oppose I and the majority of my community adamantly oppose this facility. This is absolutely not the ideal location for this project being in such close proximity to family homes,
parks, schools, and many businesses catering to children and our elderly community.
Don Dizon Oppose Needs to be located in a more remote area.
Francisco Hernandez Oppose Please only consider a location that has lesser population and without an immediate neighborhood next door.
Hazel Pangan Oppose I learned last night through a community post that there is a meeting with the City Planning Commission this evening to discuss the EIR and CUP for this psychiatric hospital project. Its curious because I had signed up for
alerts/notifications on this proposed development but have received none. Apparently this in-person meeting that was not publicized is still proceeding, notwithstanding the pandemic, which undoubtedly will deter or prevent other community members from attending. I am a concerned
resident and parent of children who attend schools in our area. I reviewed the City Planning Commissions report and recommendations. The Commission is recommending the
approval of the CUP for this project despite the community outcry against this project, as evidenced by the thousands of petition signatures and hundreds of directed
messages/calls to city officials. Page 2 of the commission's report purports to analyze the propriety of the CUP under CVMC Section 19.14.080 but that report fails to properly apply that section, ignoring the well-documented
opposition to this project. The CUP and EIR should not be approved.
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Sylvia Rosenberg Oppose I am voicing my concerns and oppose to the building of Eastlake Psychiatric Behavioral Facility for the following reasons:Track record of Acadia Healthcare (complaints of abuse, negligence, harassment of patients, lawsuits,
etc..)This proposed location is very close of schools,
daycares, childrens centers, residential areas that include HOAs neighborhood parks (not city/public parks) paid by all of us homewoeners.Location does not have public transit to transport patients being released or walked out of the
facility and roaming around our residences or our parks would be a RISK to our residents.City of Chula Vista does not have a police station on the East part of the city for a quick response to any problems that arise from this facility considering their awful and dangerous track record of
dealing with patients.Acadia should look for a non-
residential location to build their proposed facility.I vehemently oppose the approval for this facility and the City of Chula Vista should not approve it by first considering the security and wellbeing of their residents vs. taxes paid by this entity built in our backyard.Respectfully,Sylvia Rosenberg
JD DeOcampo Oppose Oppose
Linda Oenning Oppose 1) This lock-down psychiatric facility should not be located in a neighborhood on a site backing up to family residences and within walking distance of elementary & middle
schools, as well as facilities where children congregate. 2) The location was to serve all of San Diego County and is far from a centrally located point served by public
transportation. 3) The proposed location lacks ancillary health facilities for the patients it is to serve. It is miles from the nearest hospital with psychiatric support. 4) The
company that is to staff the facility has a very poor track record in other locations that is a matter of public record.
Council members, these issues are not a matter of opinion, but matters of fact, and incurable defects to the proposal.
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Angelica Perez Oppose I am a strong believer that mental health and intervention is important, however, a facility of this kind does not belong in a residential area. It is irresponsible to put this type of facility in an area in such close proximity to schools and homes regardless of the security measures it promises to impose. The reality is that when those who refuse
treatment will be released, they can then roam into our neighborhoods. The building alone will impact property
values for those who chose to buy a home in the area.
There are plenty of scholarly articles (pubmed.gov) with data that prove that psychiatric hospitals negatively impact the surrounding areas while they also greatly benefit from an inpatient hospital within immediate proximity. If this truly about mental health, then why not consider a more rural area which would benefit those who do not have
access to this kind of care? (ruralheathinfo.org) Rural areas that do not have access to this care would greatly benefit from this care while helping keep the staff and patients safer knowing that patients need to be shuttled to or from an area and not roam into residential areas (especially if there is someone who escapes). If something is needed for the community, then it should be something that benefits the greater community and increases the property value
and makes Chula Vista a destination. The Olympic Training center is an example of that.
BRAD DAVIS Oppose I strongly oppose this building of this high-risk and dangerous psychiatric facility at the end of a cul-de-sac on Showroom Place.1. Being located on a single access road is a city of CV municipal code violation (19.58.110.) The street is too small for the high levels of police and ambulatory traffic projected.2. There is insufficient and inadequate Police Support and no station on the east side of the city.
The PD is already undermanned. Adding the burden of
supporting this facility will adversely effect all CV
residents.3. Inadequate medical support nearby.4. No city, county or state mental health support services near the site.5. A questionable history of Acadia managing psych hospitals and being sued by host cities.6. Neighbors and local businesses were not properly notified of these
hearings.7. City required "GMOC" study not completed.8.
There are 3 large public schools with thousands of students, the closest being 1/4 mile away, from the proposed waiting room for police escorted psychiatric patients.This facility will make our community less safe and put our children and neighbors at risk. I OPPOSE!
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Katy DAVIS Oppose Strongly oppose! Do not put our children at risk by building a dangerous facility so close to their schools and
playgrounds.
Vanessa Perez Oppose I have lived in the Otay Ranch area for 14 years and just moved to Rolling hills and I am a mother of 5 children.
Having a facility like this can cause safety concerns for many children/minors who are walking home alone from school
and can be vulnerable. Children would not have the
capability to defend themselves physically or mentally with any potential physical or verbal abuse. Residential areas need to stay as such. Not opposing the need for this type of hospital but opposing the location. Should be in a more business area like Main Street or Otay Mesa by the 905.
MNelson Oppose People use key terms like NIMBY whenever people fight to protect their neighborhoods. But why is pride in your
neighborhood a bad thing? They throw out these terms
without doing the research, without knowing all the facts.
The fact is a psychiatric facility will undoubtedly affect the neighboring area. Before the pandemic, I went to Hillcrest and spoke with the security guard located at the bank
across the street from Scripps. I asked him if he noticed being so close to the psychiatric facility. He stared that often he saw people that were discharged wandering the
streets and the police were called often.
The fact is that the proposed facility does not meet the guidelines for CUP approval and may potential violate
numerous laws.
I am not against psychiatric facilities nor am I against having one "in my backyard." Looking purely at the guidelines, Municipal codes, and laws, it is clear this project should not be approved.
Gabe G. Oppose Not a proper location for this type of facility. Will cause congestion and not to mention the bad reputation that the company has already. Much evidence has been shown that the company lacks a proper track record to operate a
facility of this natur
ROSA Oppose I am unable to attend the meeting tonight but I oppose the psychiatric facility.
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Vinit Jensen Oppose I oppose the location given its adjacency to residential and children areas and schools. It would be more suited next to hospitals that can provide any emergency care services, social services etc
Steve Gilles Oppose As an Eastlake homeowner for over 33 years, I oppose the development of the EASTLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
HOSPITAL for a variety of reasons. Surrounded by hundreds of homes, many with young children, and numerous
schools, such a facility would pose a potential danger to the surrounding communities. Furthermore, having the name
and long-standing reputation of the Eastlake area as a
family-friendly and safe group of communities attached to such a facility would significantly impact our property values. There are many more appropriate locations in Chula Vista for such a facility, away from families and schools, which would be a much better choice.
Briana R Wyatt Oppose I am a military spouse, mother, business professor and Chula Vista resident. I OPPOSE.
I am not against psychiatric facilities nor am I against having one "in my backyard" nor am I against the economic
expansion of Chula Vista.
BUT by looking purely at the guidelines, municipal codes, and laws, it is clear this project should NOT be approved for this location.
This is a cul-de-sac location! It does not meet the CUP requirements and does NOT have the police or transit
infrastructure to support the amount of increased vehicle traffic and emergency call volume this type of project will incur.
This area has limited police & transit resources. Adding a new facility of this scale will likely cause an increase in call volume resulting in an increase in response time from
ambulances, fire, and police. Will our tax dollars go to increase police presence for this project? If so, the
economic burden this project will lie on us as residents! Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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Beyond the aforementioned issues, I oppose this project because of the distance from integrated healthcare with limited accessibility to specialized care. From a city planning and patient perspective, this type of project, at this location does not make sense for emergency nor continued patient care.
The fact is, this proposed facility does NOT meet the
guidelines for CUP approval!! I strongly OPPOSE!
JIM OCAMPO Oppose Think of children's safety!!
JIM OCAMPO Oppose Think of children's safety!!
Mike Bliven Oppose I strongly oppose any type of business like this in a residential area.
Rufino Magpayo Oppose I strongly oppose the construction of a Psychiatric Hospital at this location. I have a business office at VCC Complex and we are within the vicinity of the proposed facility. We were not informed of this proposed project until this last stage of the city approval. With all the businesses and commercial facilities popping out in our area, it does not seem right to have a mental health facility in this side of Eastlake. Aside from it will negatively affect the value of properties in our area, it will be detrimental to the health of businesses and the population here in general. We totally support mental health programs and mental health treatments but the
management should choose a better location to put up this mental health facility. This area is already bustling with business activities and a Psychiatric Hospital IS NOT A HEALTHY SIGHT in this side of town. I hope that the City of Chula Vista will not approve of the location of this facility.
Christina Oppose I strongly oppose
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Barrett A Jung Oppose I purchased a home in Rolling Hills over 20 years ago. I live one street NE of River Rock Rd. which borders the proposed site. I moved to this development to raise my son because the of schools and safe neighborhood. My son is grown
now, but I'm concerned for my neighbor's young children who live here as the board the bus next to this site. The operators of this company have a horrible reputation.
They/it do not belong in the middle of a residential area. I strongly oppose.
Jennifer Villa Oppose I strongly oppose the location of this project. Just as other city officials have fought against the release of violent predators into their community our community needs your support to protect our community from the same. A
faciltiy like this would house very seriously disturbed individuals and requires 24 hour security. The security is there to keep the community safe; not the residents of the facility. That is disturbing. A facility requiring 24 hour security has no place in a residential community with
children roaming freely around that site. Acadia has a known track record of poor management and can't be
trusted to keep my family safe. Acadia acknowledged in their meeting with neighbors that patients can be released out the front doors and in to the community. We need a better mental health solution for our communities and for the patients who need the care and support of facilities like this.
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Briana R Wyatt Oppose I am a military spouse, mother, business professor and Chula Vista resident.
I am not against psychiatric facilities nor am I against having one "in my backyard" nor am I against the economic
expansion of Chula Vista.
BUT by looking purely at the guidelines, municipal codes, and laws, it is clear this project should NOT be approved for this location.
This is a cul-de-sac location! It does not meet the CUP requirements and does NOT have the police or transit
infrastructure to support the amount of increased vehicle traffic and emergency call volume this type of project will incur.
This area has limited police & transit resources. Adding a new facility of this scale will likely cause an increase in call volume resulting in an increase in response time from
ambulances, fire, and police.
Will our tax dollars go to increase police presence for this project? If so, the economic burden this project will lie on us as residents!
Beyond the aforementioned issues, I oppose this project because of the distance from integrated healthcare with limited accessibility to specialized care.
From a city planning and patient perspective, this type of project, at this location does not make sense for emergency or continued care for patients.
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The fact is, this proposed facility does NOT meet the
guidelines for CUP approval!! I strongly OPPOSE!
Jeffrey Phillips Oppose Mental health services are important, but the location selected for this hospital doesn't really fit with the
established child-centric businesses, proximity to schools and suburban residences of the surrounding area. This
location appears to be very out of place for a mental health hospital and it seems like it would be a better fit if it were placed closer to the other large hospital systems further West since I would imagine there would be some referrals from those same hospitals to this newer facility. For these reasons, I oppose.
Emma Davis Oppose Strongly Oppose!
Evan Davis Oppose Oppose!
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Jan Buddingh, Jr. Oppose I strongly oppose this project. The simple fact of the matter is that when the South Bay was the dumping ground for the overflow county jail and the only state prison in the county, those were located well away from any population centers.
As a South Bay native, Im categorically opposed to the
dumping of any other less-than-desirable facilities in our community. As a Chula Vista resident, the thought of
dumping such a facility in the middle of our city near
homes, schools and parks (west side or east side) is
completely ludicrous, and approval of this project by the Planning Commission would constitute a clear abrogation of their civic duty.And how does it make sense to replace a facility serving the entire county located in Hillcrest with a facility in Chula Vista?
John Oppose I am unable to attend the meeting but oppose the Eastlake Behavioral Health Hospital
Yordanna Tatoy Oppose I am unable to attend the meeting but oppose the location of the proposed psychiatric hospital.
David C Oppose Does it meet all CUP requirements?
No it does not.
Has the GMOC been completed?
No it has not.
Would building this be in violation of CV Municipal Code (19. 58. 110)?
Yes it would.
There should be no further debate. Do your jobs and deny this facility!
Lena Pradel Oppose I am strongly opposed to the proposed location for the behavioral health hospital. We do not have adequate
resources for this community, nor have I heard any
compelling plan to deal with the lack of police,
transportation, etc and it does not belong in the middle of a highly residential kid oriented community. Furthermore I find it disturbing that there is no option for the community to participate online in this meeting as we are still in the time of covid and not everyone is comfortable with the
amount of exposure a meeting like this entails.
Jo Oppose W
Denver Tatoy Oppose I oppose the location of the facility.
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Monica Oppose The placement of SEXUAL OFFENDERS in residential neighborhoods has been in the news a lot lately. The
placements have been denied. Why would you approve the placement of SEXUAL OFFENDERS within 2000 ft of
numerous schools with thousands of students? Denying this project is not violating ADA laws because denial is not based on patient disabilities but rather on the projects failure to meet CUP guidelines.
Ray E. Oppose I strongly oppose this facility in this location. Too close to homes, schools, kid friendly businesses and too far away from any base hospitals. The operator Acadia is a horrible company riddled with fraud, abuse and neglect allegations.
Our community deserves better.
B. Hodlik Oppose I and the majority of my community adamantly oppose this facility. This is absolutely not the ideal location for this project being in such close proximity to family homes,
parks, schools, and many businesses catering to children and our elderly community.
Additionally no definitive plans have been addressed when releasing individuals from the facility, specifically regarding transportation or housing if needed.
Rick Richardson Oppose I live in Chula Vista and I strongly oppose the conditional use permit for the Eastlake Behavioral Hospital. A facility of the kind is not appropriate adjacent to a residential area and park on the back side (River Rock Rd, Esperanza PL), and on the front side of the facility numerous child and family focused business establishments such as Floaties swim school, sky zone, Ninja Factory, Speed Circuit. Acadia Healthcare has a significant record of mismanagement
(complaints of abuse, negligence, harassment of patients, lawsuits, etc..)City of Chula Vista does not have a police station on the East part of the city for a quick response to any problems that arise from this facility considering their awful and dangerous track record of dealing with
patients.The location does not have public transit to
transport patients being released or walked out of the
facility and roaming around our residences or our parks would be a RISK to our residents.The stand-alone facility will too far away from a hospital, the facility should be connected to the integrated system of care that includes outpatient resources and not in the middle of a residential area.Families who purchased homes years ago in this
neighborhood should not have personal risk nor financial risk of damage to property values and enjoyment of their neighborhood. Do not decrease the quality of life of
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citizens who live in this community.Strongly oppose the approval of this facility at this location!
Amy Wickelhaus Oppose Not an appropriate location for a psychiatric hospital.
Safety concerns for near by residence, schools and
businesses.
Maria McDuff Oppose I strongly oppose the location of this psychiatric hospital. I am working and won't be able to attend the hearing.
Jenny Zoleta Oppose I absolutely oppose the Eastlake location of this hospital.
Lara Crabtree Oppose Im against the location of the behavioral health hospital. Its not a right fit for the community and would pose a danger to those who live in it.
Tim Dougherty Oppose I am very opposed to this, I understand the need for facilities such as this one, but this area is not an optimal location for all parties involved. Its to far from police, an adequate hospital, and proper transit. The amount of
schools in this area, and the amount of kids that would walk by everyday is to great to ignore as a crucial factor.
Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan Oppose I strongly oppose the conditional use permit. Not appropriate given the proximity to residential area.
Kolt Harris Support I support the proposed mental health facility and location.
Eastlake is in dire need of more medical services and the reaction of many people to this proposal just further
demonstrates the need for additional mental health access.
David Crabtree Oppose As a public school teacher, placing a 120 bed lockdown unit that close to schools is reprehensible. Children should be protected from individuals who find themselves in mental conditions that necessitate an inpatient stay. While I
support the creation of mental health facilities, this is not the right location.
Julie McClintock Oppose I oppose the location of this facility.
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Christian Lindner Oppose I strongly oppose: There is a Highschool nearby and kids live in close proximity. Totally inappropriate location for the hospital.
Julieta H. Lopez Oppose I am not able to attend the meeting but am opposed to the location.
Peter A. Lopez Oppose Opposed to the location
Linda Bryant Oppose Too close to families with young children Blaire Fisher Oppose I am concerned about the proposal to build an inpatient psychiatric facility on a single access road , near schools and other child focused businesses but some distance from
police, public transportation, and an acute care medical facility. When patients are deemed competent to make
their own medical decisions and choose to leave, what
support services do we have for them in the immediate
vicinity?
Misa Dowling Oppose As a parent, an educator and a member of the community, I oppose this project and the company proposing it. It will not be close to public transportation or a hospital. And the company proposing to build and manage the facility has a record of harming their patients in multiple instances in multiple states.
Minnie Tandy Oppose I strongly oppose this proposed location for a mental health inpatient and outpatient facility due to the close proximity to schools, children's venues, activities and private
residences.
Christian Vargas Oppose I strongly oppose: I am an Eastlake homeowner as well as commercial building owner adjacent to the proposed
location of Psychiatric hospital. I run an academy that teaches children just feet from this potential facility where they will house SEXUAL OFFENDERS. This is absolutely
unacceptable and Im quite surprised the city is even
considering this. Im not the only Academy either. There are numerous dance, school, and extra curricular programs for hundreds if not thousands of children in the adjacent
commercial building complex. This is not the location for a Mental Hospital, it would seem absolutely obvious. Not to mention the property value of Eastlake properties will also be adversely affected. This whole thing is ridiculous
Robert Sparks Oppose I strongly oppose this project. Please do not approve to move forward.
Laura Boijseauneau Oppose Strongly oppose, this is a huge family centered community with many young children, also we do not have police force like San Diego county to enforce individuals discharged to the street.
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Rebekah edwards Oppose As a paramedic and in the medical Field for 23 years Ive worked in districts with psychiatric facilities housing less than 120 patients. Ive been attacked by patients released by these medical fields holding bags of medication
untouched. We do not have the infrastructure to support a facility like this in east Chula Vista. Its poorly planned, with no infrastructure to provide the patients with ongoing care.
Relocate to a central location within a close proximity to hospitals, transit, and ongoing care
Vanessa Alvarez Oppose As a behavioral health worker, I am strongly opposed to the proposed location of a Psychiatric Hospital in Eastlake. The hospital would be located within walking distance of our children's school, their after school activity centers, and our home. Without proper local resources such as timely police action, Acadia Healthcare's poor history of medical
practices and upkeep of their healthcare facilities, and the city of Chula Vista's inability to guarantee the continued safety of local residence, this psychiatric hospital will be the detriment to the Eastlake community.
A hospital of this nature needs to be located in an area that can properly service patients, is local to adequate public transportations and emergency services and personnel. This is not a hospital that should reside in a family community with young children.
Luis Alvarez Oppose I am a long-time owner of a home in the Eastlake Community with a young family. This is not a hospital that should be built a mile from my children's elementary
school.
Enrique Morlett Oppose Strongly opposed the placement of a psychiatric hospital in a residential area, I live within walking distance and its definitely not the right place for it. Not to mention the lack of police presence (we should have a sub station in this area).
I don't feel safe for family aftern so many well documented cases of negligence, corruption and criminal complaints against the company behind the proposed hospital. It's a hard no for me!
Julio De Unamuno Oppose I strongly oppose this proposed location for a mental health inpatient and outpatient facility. The placement of the facility is maybe well intentioned, but poorly thought out,.
Why would you put a facility that requires heavy police force in a residential community?
Grace Oppose Too many children around for this.
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TODD ROSS Oppose I oppose the LOCATION of this facility. Too close to neighborhoods and no guarantees regarding security at the facility. Please find a less-residential location that ensures security for the public. We the public cannot control who is admitted to this facility and I've seen too many examples of patients not respecting the local neighborhoods.
Kassie Snyder Oppose I live in this area and strongly oppose this this location for the hospital. Many mental health hospitals have a tendency to release patients at the end of treatment even if the patient has nowhere to go and no way of getting there. So now the homeless community grows and those patients
start wandering through our neighborhoods. With the
shortage and lack of police presence in the neighborhood, who will be there to protect our children that walk to the nearby elementary, middle, and high schools. Who will
respond to the increase of low level crime? The type of patients that will be treated at this facility should not be near schools. In addition, there is already a national
shortages of mental health providers. What will happen if this facility meets the patient bed capacity but without the necessary providers? In any medical facility, under staffing means terrible quality of care. At the end of the day, it could be questioned if these patients are even really being helped. This is an all roads lead to disaster scenario. ginger Oppose This is not an appropriate location for a psychiatric facility.
This would be better suited for an industrial / business area.
Eastlake was built to raise family's with schools, children programs, parks.
Sergio Cuevas Oppose A a community health center health provider, I believe this facility poses a great threat to our community and children.
This is an Ill thought out plan with disregard to our families.
Only one incident, which had happened in that companies history elsewhere, can ruin many peoples lives. Please, reconsider the location and this company.
kevin Oppose this is a family based community area, to bring a facility to here is not to any benefit. Why are the children not being considered? Why is this not being proposed in an area with fewer children based programs and families are located.
Laura R Oppose Strongly oppose!! This should be used for a family oriented business/ recreational area. Our families should be priority.
Julia De unamuno Oppose I strongly OPPOSE of any Behavioral health Phych facility Hospital in Eastlake in my neighborhood.
This is not a secluded area....
This is Residential area with families.
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There are several schools in the immediate area. We need to protect our children.
This not the location.
Sara Fernando Oppose I am a commercial property owner of an office condo at 2517 Windward located in Venture Commerce Center
Eastlake. I have been a Board member of VCC since 2018.
Our complex is a Commercial Common Interest
Development with 92 separately owned units. We are
located west of the proposed site and since we share 900 feet of property line we are zero feet away. I have many concerns that have not been addressed:
1. Due process and official notifications:
VCC Board, owners and tenants were not invited to the
September 26, 2019 informational Open House (today 8
pages of comments are included as attachment 8) and we
did not have an opportunity to comment
VCC Board and property owners did not receive the Notice of Project scoping meeting (Fig 5 shows to NOP recipients) there are 106 groups or companies listed some are pretty far away (Sweetwater Valley)yet the business complex and our association immediately next to the site did not get officially notified.
I commented on the Environmental Impact Report my
comment is on Attachment 6.02 A page 38 and I stated that no effort had been made to notify the owners or the Board of VCC of the proposed development. The city reviewed the EIR comments and states that they add no significant new info The lack of notification to property owners next to the proposed site is very significant. Official notification must be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the proposed site boundary. This is a requirement!
Sandra Gonzales Oppose I oppose the proposed building of this psychiatric hospital in such a close proximity to homes and family friendly
businesses. The potential for unstable individuals to be released in this area is highly dangerous. The lack of any nearby law enforcement agency in the area shows that the planners have not taken public safety into account and
instead are concerned with private interests. Please show Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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respect for the community and do not build this facility in this area.
Luis R Oppose Strongly oppose to the construction of this mental facility. It is a family oriented neighborhood. Our families are first Guillermo M Oppose Strongly oppose. I am retired and love living here. We feel safe and enjoy it. This is not meant to have a mental facility Sara Fernando Oppose Acadia misrepresents and downplays the risks the Behavioral Health hospital poses.The language used in
Operational profile (Attachment 5) is very different to the risk factors in Acadias 2020 Annual Report to
Stockholders.On page 6 of form 10-K Acute inpatient
psychiatric facilities provide a high level of care in order to stabilize patients that are either a threat to themselves or to others. On page 24 Risk Factors Operational Risks.
Because many of the patients we treat suffer from severe mental health and chemical dependency disorders, patient incidents, including deaths, sexual abuse, assaults and elopements, occur from time to timeOn Page 26.There is a risk that one or more service users could be harmed by one or more of our employees, either intentionally, through negligence or by accident. Further, individuals cared for by us have in the past engaged, and may in the future engage, in behavior that results in harm to themselves, our
employees or to one or more other individuals, including members of the public. On Page 27.As part of our normal business activities, we produce and store clinical waste which may produce effects harmful to the environment or human health. Health and safety risks are inherent in the services that we provide and are constantly present in our facilities, primarily in respect of food and water quality, as well as fire safety and the risk that service users may cause harm to themselves, other service users or employees.
Rosalba M Oppose Strongly opposed! I am retired and love living here with my children and grandkids. Please dont build the facility! Judy Hebert Oppose This will make our neighborhood less safe. I strongly oppose!
Edward H Oppose No thank you, our community does not need this.
Mark L Oppose This is not an appropriate location for a psychiatric hospital.
Positioning his facility in the middle of a family oriented neighborhood is not only inappropriate, but presents
several safety concerns.
Susan Gail Collier Oppose The City of CV passing out to many Building Permits for the Eastlake Community. We are overcrowded .How about a
Police sub station instead.
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Shane Stiles Oppose I strongly oppose the placement of the psychiatric hospital in the business park of Eastern Chula Vista. When I
purchased my home in the area there was no indicator that they his type of establishment would be placed here. The area is extremely close to schools and residential tracts.
With the intention of this to be a law enforcement intake facility once released these individuals will be free to roam our neighborhoods and bring all the issues that entails. I foresee an increase in crime, vagrancy, drug use and a a danger to the families and children in the area. This was a poorly decided plan from the beginning. The council and city management knows full well if placed in the voters hands this would not pass. But I will speak with my vote against any city council member or candidate for mayor
who would support such a facility to be placed here. I
strongly oppose this plan.
Susan P Oppose I strongly oppose this facility. I am a grandmother of two young children. Having this hospital in our area poses a great danger to residents, especially children, with the potential of elopements and introduction of patients
deemed a danger to themselves and others. The proposed location is not the right place for this facility. It simply makes zero sense.
Kristen Harju Oppose I have young children that live in this area and do not feel safe.
J Surmillon Oppose Strongly oppose for the reasons that many others have already stated--safety and well being of the community.
The proposed facility is supposed to replace a county-wide facility, not just service residents of Eastlake or even Chula Vista at large. It makes no sense why the facility is being proposed at this location.
Cristina N. Oppose I am opposed to the proposed psychiatric facility. While I agree there is a need for mental health services, this is the wrong location and the wrong provider to run the facility. I urge the council to deny approval of this project.
Marisa Tomas Oppose It is absolutely obvious that the city has chosen NOT to listen to it's constituents. The majority of comments from the community throughout the process have been more
than 90% in OPPOSITION. It's unbelievable that city officials are telling constituents to lawyer up if they want to fight this. Why then do we pay our taxes for representation if no one is representing us? You are on notice to return my
taxes you crooks so I can hire a lawyer. The city manager and the city planning staff have decided they know what is best for our neighborhood regardless of what the
community thinks. Shame on all of you for your corruption.
Do not waste ordinary citizen's time by pretending we have Planning Commission eComments received for meeting held on November 10, 2021 Agenda Item: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, KNOWN AS
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a say in matters we most certainly do not. You are all
hereby put on notice that legal action will be taken against you when an adverse incident occurs due to your approval of this hospital project.
Roy Boyko Oppose This is not the appropriate location for this mental health facility. The proposed location is right next to a family orientated neighborhood with school age children. The
families of Rolling Hills Ranch need to be protected and not forgotten by our elected officials.